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Built upon the strong experience in the manufacturing sector, which its founders developed in Sweden during the 90’s global expansion, LEORON evolved into a comprehensive training institute, offering training and development solutions in all strategic corporate functions, including corporate

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CCP Certified Compliance Professional

» Compliance Officers and managers » Managers and Executives

» Compliance Professionals Risk Managers

» Legal Advisers and Lawyers

» Auditors and Audit Managers

This program is designed to provide an holistic overview of compliance. All professionals with responsibility for compliance will benefit by attending, specifically:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

» Ethics, integrity and organisational risk culture » Understanding the complete regulatory environment » Know your regulator » What is the role of the compliance function? » How corporate governance can enhance your bank’s performance

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course has been designed to provide with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and support regulatory compliance and enterprise wide risk management. Also, to promote best practices and international standards that align with business and regulatory requirements.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Completion of this course makes you a CCP™ International Certified Compliance Professional

2 You will understand the importance of governance, risk and compliance

3 Understand the complete regulatory environment

4 Manage regulatory risk for the benefit of your department

5 Be able to manage the risk of financial crime

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

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CFM Certified Financial ModellerAdvanced Financial Modelling Using Excel and VBA

All Excel Users particularly: » Financial Analysts » Chief Executive Officers » Chief Financial Officers » Portfolio managers » Corporate accountants » Credit analysts » Private equity managers » Actuarist » Venture capitalists » Corporate finance analysts » Risk managers » Board members

» Investment bankers » Regulators » Financial government officials » Strategic planners » Trustees » Compliance officers » Management consultants » Bank lending officers » Internal auditors » Compliance officers » Management consultants » Corporate Finance lawyers

Successful completion of this course makes you a CFM™ Certified Financial Modeler. You can use CFM™ on your business card and resume.

» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body » Access to the IABFM network and body of information online » Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East

and Latin America » Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed Certificate

with your name and designation as MIAFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Financial Management

COURSE OVERVIEWThe ability to create and understand financial models is one of the most valued skills in business and finance today. Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Application (VBA) macros programming has been the dominant vehicle used by finance and corporate professionals in the preparation and utilization of the full range of financial models and other applications.

However, as a result of the so called ‘95/5’ rule it can be concluded that 95% of Excel users probably only use a mere 5% of the program’s power.

Most users know that they could be getting more out of Excel especially by using VBA which would result in them being able to build more flexible, dynamic and professional models. Unfortunately, this aspect of Excel and VBA often appears to be complex and intimidating.

This intensive 5 day workshop starts with basics and progresses in a logical step by step manner to the more complex and rewarding tools needed to build more robust models that save time, reduce unnecessary human errors and customize applications that would be impossible to achieve with suboptimal models. Every section is followed by a direct application related to the financial markets and financial issues.

The course will emphasize some important financial concepts that will assist in building vigorous models. It is designed to give you the information you need without making you wade through cumbersome explanations and endless technical background.

Delegates will need some basic knowledge of Excel but not of professional modelling or programming.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Develop a thorough understanding of excel and vba software(s) for financial modelling purposes

2 Learn the needed tools to build models that are less time and effort consuming

3 Gain the best practice in modelling forecasted financial statements (BalanceSheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement)

4 Work with over 1 million rows of data in seconds with Power Pivot Data MAshup and Data Exploration

5 See the way how to get from the basics of VBA to building a loan amortization table using a VBA macro


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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CORPORATE FINANCE

» Budgeting and planning personnel » Capital and resource planning » Finance managers » Senior and mid-level management » Department managers » Strategists

» Data analysts » Risk controllers » Board members » Compliance officers » Financial modellers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Successful completion of this course makes you a CBA™ Certified Budget Analyst. You can use CBA™ on your business card and resume.

» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body

» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online

» Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Latin America

» Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed Certificate with your name and designation as MIAFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Financial Management

COURSE OVERVIEWIn our rapidly developing markets, the need for companies to react promptly to the changing environment is crucial. Historical accounting records are essential but are not enough for managers to make informed strategic operational and financial decisions. Management’s pre-defined goals should be filtered down into budgets, forecasts and plans of action. Most of the mid-sized companies and almost the entire large corporates engage in some forms of budgeting, planning and forecasting. However, many are characterized by being not dynamic or interactive which may negatively impact the decisions made by top management. Making the right decision in such an atmosphere is easier when there is a clear view on what the future will bring. The future, however, may be predicted only from the moment when a good understanding of the past has been achieved; fast-changing business conditions call for agile planning, budgeting and forecasting.

This 5-days intensive event is targeting those responsible for the preparation of budgets, plans and forecasts and those who are using them as well. The course will start with some exceptionally important advanced Excel tips that will be utilized during the course. All of these tips coming together will orchestrate professional models that are dynamic and interactive. Very advanced tools like Monte Carlo simulation using Crystal Ball in Excel and PowerPivot (that is introduced recently in Excel) will be an inherent part of the program. When it comes to planning for the future in any organization, the biggest problem is how to account for uncertainty. Strictly (in financial terms), uncertainty is where there is more than one possible outcome to a course of action; the form of each possible outcome is known, but the probability of getting any one outcome is not known. It is a challenge to quantify uncertainty because it is on not an observable variable rather one that is deduced from others. However given a complete range of possible outcomes, one can make decisions that reduce this uncertainty. Monte Carlo simulation gives the power to solve a problem by directly simulating the underlying process and then calculating the possible results of the process with varying degrees of probability.

You will learn how to develop Power Pivots that can handle data of up to 200 million rows of data on a standard desktop or laptop computers knowing that normal pivot tables in Excel usually choke after about 30,000 rows of data or so. In addition, there are numerous other features in PowerPivot that will enrich the analysis of your data. For example, a powerpivot can read data from different ranges which is something a normal pivot table cannot accomplish.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Master advanced Excel tips in building dynamic financial models

2 Apply the various forecasting and smoothing techniques

3 Create dynamic and professional budgets in Excel and use the consolidate command

4 Start using the Monte Carlo Simulation in Excel

5 Change your data handling to the extremely powerful Pivot Tables


CBA Certified Budget AnalystAdvanced budgeting & financial forecasting using advanced excel

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CTP Certified Treasury Professional®

REVIEW Course

Treasury professionals, but you don’t have to be a treasury professional to realize a great professional ROI from our CTP review & treasury excellence program. This program is for anyone seeking a broader, deeper knowledge of corporate treasury management, and wants to learn how to develop and empower a best in class treasury function at any size organization. Here are some of the professionals that can benefit from our program:

» Professionals preparing for the CTP (Certified Treasury Profes-sional) exam.

» Practitioners executing or corporate finance and/or treasury functions.

» Technical and administrative staff supporting the corporate finance function.

» Professionals marketing, develop-ing and/or implementing products and services for use by treasury and finance organizations.

» Bankers and other financial service providers developing and implement-ing products and services for use by corporate finance organizations.

» Consultants specializing in the fi-nance and treasury arenas.

» Finance and treasury instructors teaching at educational institutions.

» Students with an interest in fi-nance/business related field.

The Certified Treasury Professional® (CTP) certification serves as a benchmark of competency in the finance profession and is recognized as the leading cre-dential in corporate treasury worldwide. Whether participants are looking to safeguard their careers or seeking a promotion, earning the CTP certification can open a variety of doors.

» Higher salaries. Earn up to 13% more than your non-certified peers » Increases job security. Validates your competency in liquidity, capital and

risk management functions » Better career flexibility. Prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibil-

ities » Improves marketability. Stand out against other applicants in a tough job

market » Boosts relevancy. Stay current in the profession with continuing educa-

tion requirements » The Certified Treasury Professional® (CTP) certification sets the standard

in the finance and treasury fields. Sponsored by the Association for Fi-nancial Professionals® (AFP), the CTP® credential signifies that you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to effectively execute critical functions related to corporate liquidity, capital and risk manage-ment. In today’s environment, companies are looking for proven profes-sionals who can lead change and mitigate risk exposures.years in practical experience in Treasury, who teaches workshops in all Treasury subjects and has written certification questions for the AFP.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe role of corporate treasury continues to evolve from purely operational to becoming a trusted strategic resource to company leaders across the enterprise. The Certifi¬ed Treasury Professional (CTP) certifi¬cation serves as a benchmark of competency in the corporate finance profession, and is recognized as the leading credential in corporate treasury worldwide. Earning the CTP certification helps professionals earn a seat at the strategic table, leads to higher compensation, and serves as a competitive advantage relative to peers in a dynamic job market.

This comprehensive 5-day seminar will include a review of all key topics covered in all 19 chapters of AFP’s Essentials of Treasury Management®, Fourth Edition, which is the complete Body of Knowledge tested on the CTP exam, and deliver specific advice regarding how to translate what is covered in the text into real world best practices at companies of all sizes.

Attendees will gain an understanding of topics encompassing corporate financial management, working capital management, cash and liquidity management, capital markets, treasury operations, treasury technology, and internal controls.

Join us to learn from an instructor with an unparalleled background and perspective in the arena of corporate treasury. Ernie Humphrey has a long tenure as a corporate treasury practitioner, served as the Director of Educational programs for the largest online community of senior finance leaders, and previously held the role of Director of Treasury Services at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1Acquire an understanding of all key topics covered on the CTP exam, and critical to career success of a treasury or corporate finance professional

2 Identify specific opportunities to increase the strategic value offered by the treasury function at your company

3 Define actions to improve your relationships with banks, treasury technology and services providers, colleagues and peers

4Align people, process and right-size the technology to deliver the treasury services that your company needs to support strategic flexibility and company growth

5 Identify & engage colleagues and peers that can impact your career success


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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CIFRSS Certified IFRS Specialist

» Chief Accountants » Group Finance Directors » Heads of Finance » Finance Managers » Financial Controllers » Accountants » Management Accountants

» Executive Directors of Finance » Heads of Accounting and

Administration » Finance and Information Sys-

tems Managers » Financial Analysts » Auditors

Successful completion of this course makes you a CIFRSS™ Certified IFRS Specialist. You can use the designation CIFRSS™ on your business card and resume.

» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body » Completion of a program fully endorsed by a panel of industry Subject

Matter Experts (SMEs) » Access to the IABFM network and body of information online » Preferred access to education centres in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle

East and Latin America » Access to the IABFM journal published online. Gold Embossed Cer-

tifcate with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Financial Management

COURSE OVERVIEWThe IFRS standards are being developed on an ongoing basis and accounting professionals need to be aware of the introduction of new standards and the modifications to the existing standards. This program is designed to provide an understanding of the way the standards have come into existence, their importance in the standardization of reporting systems throughout the world, and the road to convergence for those countries that have not yet adopted the IFRS.

In the past two years there have been some very significant changes to the IFRS. This program is designed to consider all of the key changes that have occurred and new programs that have been introduced. Most recently IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments have been released and these may have a major impact on reporters that have long term future contracts in terms of revenue recognition. These new standard will be considered with working examples as part of this program and we look at the lead time that may be needed for implementation.

The program also contains an analysis of the IFRS for Small to Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). These standards have been developed specifically for the SME sector which represents 90+% of all entities. They are currently being sanctioned by most IFRS adopting countries

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Understand the way the new standards will impact on your business

2 The latest developments in the growing worldwide use of IFRS

3 Detailed practical examples on the implementation and application of accounting and financial reporting concepts

4 Analyze real world challenges to applying IFRS and strategies to overcome them

5 Detailed analysis of key new standards and the potential impact


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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MFC Master Financial Controller

» Chief Accountants » Group Finance Directors » Heads of Finance » Finance Managers » Financial Controllers » Accountants » Management Accountants » Executive Directors of Finance

» Heads of Accounting and Administration

» Finance and Information Systems Managers

» Financial Analysts » Auditors » Any staff member that aspires

to the accounting or finance functions

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

» Successful completion of this course makes you an MFC™ Master Financial Controller.

» You can use the designation MFC™ on your business card and resume. » Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body » Completion of a program fully endorsed by a panel of industry Subject

Matter Experts (SMEs) » Access to the IABFM network and body of information online » Preferred access to education centres in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle

East and Latin America » Access to the IABFM journal published online. Gold Embossed Certificate

with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Financial Management

COURSE OVERVIEWThe MFC program is designed to extend the knowledge of people attending about recent developments in finance and accounting. Many organisations limit their reporting to shareholders to the requirements of the IFRS standards. However, many organisations are extending their reporting to a far wider range of stakeholders. MNEs, in particular, are reporting to stakeholders using approaches suggested by organisations such as the Global Reporting Initiative. The MFC program looks at some of the approaches used. Reports are prepared to be analysed by users and some of the traditional and nontraditional approaches are considered. The program also considers some techniques and approaches that can be used to improve cash flow and considers the “cash as inventory” concept of approaching cash flow control. Capital expenditure can result in a company thriving or surviving yet many organisations do not approach the capex decision in the most fundamental way. The program looks at the DCF technique which is most fundamentally sound. Many organisations wish to extend their business through the process of acquisition. We analyse the pitfalls that occur in the M & A scene and the likelihood that and M & A will fail. The program also considers some of the recent changes in financial accounting as a result of changes to the IFRS standards. It also looks at the standards which are due to be implemented in 2017 and the impact they will have on the reporting process.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1Attendees will learn what the major new changes to the International Financial Reporting Standards are and the way they will impact on their organisation

2They will become aware of the major changes that are taking place in corporate reporting which now addresses a number of issues, such as Corporate Social Responsibility

3They will see the cyclical nature of merger activity and how the major players undertake mergers and why you should presume that any mergers will fail

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They will learn about the business valuation process which is described as being more of an “art rather than a science”. This also considers the valuation of family owned/controlled businesses and the key issues associated with the conflicting objectives of family owned/controlled businesses

5The capital investment decision is usually premised on incorrect assumptions. Attendees will learn what are the alternative approaches to capital expenditure evaluation are the one that will provide the optimal solution


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PP Power Pivot Data Analysis in Excel

» Financial Analysts » Chief Financial Officers » Budgeting and planning

specialists » Accountants » Financial government officials » Marketing officers » Insurance specialists and

actuarists » Credit analysts » Treasury » Chief Executive Officers » Internal auditors » Venture capitalists

» Corporate finance analysts » Risk managers » Board members » Investment bankers » Regulators » Private equity managers » Strategic planners » Trustees » Compliance officers » Management consultants » Bank lending officers » Compliance officers » Management consultants » Corporate Finance lawyers

» Work with huge separate databases » Combine data from different sources » Use DAX to create calculated fields for slicing and dicing data » Create visually appealing analytical models » Publish dahshboards to SharePoint » Get value from the huge data available to your organization

COURSE OVERVIEWAlmost every organization, whatever its size, is drowning in data. Businesses need to analyze accounting data, marketing data, service data, budget data, human resources data, manufacturing data, and organizational data, among others. Most organizations have limited IT resources so they are spending hours and hours of time crunching data in Excel. There is never enough time to fully analyze the data. By using PowerPivot you can analyze data in ways that go way beyond “regular Excel”. You can get more done in less time. PowerPivot is arguably said to be the best new feature to hit Excel in 20 years. It is a free ad-in that enables users to manipulate huge data sets coming from different sources in the most efficient way. The need to have IT support to import, sort and manipulate data can be part of your distant memories after the full understanding of PowerPivot and the various applications. It blends together all the power of Business Intelligence (BI) along with the user-friendly environment of Excel. You will master tons of BI tools within 5 days. The value add you will bring back to your organizations after attending this program is immense. Microsoft’s plan is to “bring Business Intelligence to the masses” and PowerPivot is their first step in the plan.Millions and millions of rows can be imported directly and quickly from your databases straight into PowerPivot, bypassing Excel, giving users in various organizations tools that could not be done before in standard Excel. In PowerPivot you can read data from different ranges to amalgam together in one pivot table. For example imagine you have separate data bases related to different departments, regions, products, salesmen, and customers to name a few. Then your manager would like to know the sales made in this particular region for this product by this salesman to this customer year to date vs the performance of the same period in the previous year. Then your manager would like to have a dashboard where he can get all of these questions answered with few clicks. A normal pivot table will never answer this question and many more. Let alone the inability of pivot tables to handle significant data size. A normal pivot table can start choking with even 50k rows of data. One PowerPivot can easily handle data comprising of 200, 300 or 400 million rows. It is massive!! PowerPivot is a real revolution inside the world of data analysis because it gives you all the power you need for to perform complex analysis of data without requiring the intervention of BI technicians. PowerPivots came with its powerful DAX formulas (Data Analysis Expressions). You will be surprised of what these expressions can do to your data compared to those that are standard in Excel. You will learn the basics of DAX expressions then we are going to move up the ladder swiftly until you are able to create KPI dashboards (Key Performance Indicators) that can be shared with your colleagues through SharePoint. When you go through the outline, you will realize how considerable the details and practical examples we will cover. You can produce Business Intelligence reports yourself.BI Skills are not required for this course. You just need to have a workable knowledge in Excel to master all contents of this very intensive course. You need to bring your Laptop with Excel 2010 or Excel 2013. Excel 2007 is not allowed at all. Every delegate will receive a book related to PowerPivot.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Analyze historical performance data vs budgets

2 Measure, track and predict sales

3 Improve delivery and supply chain effectiveness

4 Develop customer relationship

5 Optimize processes and operational performance


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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FP&A Certified in FinancialPlanning and Analysis

FP&A professionals, but you don’t have to be an FP&A professional to realize a great professional ROI from our Certified Corporate FP&A Pro-fessional review & FP&A excellence program. This program is for anyone seeking a broader, deeper knowl-edge of corporate FP&A, and wants to learn how to develop and empow-er a best in class FP&A function at any size organization. Here are some of the professionals that can benefit from our program:

» Professionals preparing for AFP’s Certified Corporate FP&A Pro-fessional exam

» Practitioners executing or di-recting finance and/or FP&A functions.

» Technical and administrative staff supporting FP&A and the corporate finance function.

» Professionals marketing, de-veloping and/or implementing products and services for use by FP&A, accounting, and fi¬nance organizations.

» Technology and service provid-ers developing and implement-ing products and services for use by corporate FP&A organi-zations.

» Consultants specializing in the FP&A.

» Accounting, Finance, and FP&A instructors teaching at educa-tional institutions.

» Students with an interest in fi-nance/business related field.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

» Makes you more marketable when you compete for FP&A positions » Shows mastery of core FP&A knowledge and principles » Raises your professional reputation among your staff and your peers » Expresses career long-term commitment through ongoing professional

development » Demonstrates that you understand industry best practices » Opens the door to more opportunities for career advancement » Validates employer confidence in your skill set » Connects you with a network of FP&A-certified peers

COURSE OVERVIEWThe financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function has been transformed given the availability of data and systems that allow FP&A professionals to perform analysis and deliver insights that were theoretical at best even five years ago. Business agility is critical for the success of any business. Dynamic planning and analysis is essential for companies to capitalize on opportunities, respond to market dynamics, and deliver market leadership. The Certifi¬ed Corporate FP&A Professional designation serves as a benchmark of competency in the corporate FP&A profession, and has already becoming the leading credential in corporate FP&A worldwide. Earning AFP’s Corporate FP&A Professional certification helps professionals earn a seat at the strategic table, and serves as a competitive advantage relative to peers in a dynamic job market. This comprehensive 5-day seminar will include a review of all key topics which define the five knowledge domains outlined in AFP’s FP&A Certification Test Specifications, and deliver specific advice regarding how to translate what is covered in the text into real world best practices at companies of all sizes.Attendees will gain an understanding of topics encompassing: financial accounting and reporting, building and interpreting financial projections, the effective communication of business and financial information, the effective definition and management of FP&A projects, and how to leverage Business Intelligence (BI), Corporate Performance Management (CPM), Excel, and ERP systems to deliver a best in class FP&S function at your company. Join us to learn from an instructor with an unparalleled background and perspective on FP&A best practices in theory and in practice. Ernie Humphrey has a long tenure as a corporate finance practitioner, served as the Director of Educational programs for the largest online community of senior finance leaders, and previously held the role of Director of Treasury Services at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Discover the knowledge and gain the confidence you need to pass AFP’s Certified Corporate FP&A Professional exam

2 Learn specific techniques to leverage in answering the exam questions correctly

3 Identify specific opportunities to increase the strategic value offered by the FP&A function at your company

4Align people, process and right-size the technology to deliver the FP&A services that your company needs to support strategic flexibility and company growth

5 Define actions to improve your relationships with technology and services providers, colleagues and peers


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VBA Financial VBA ExcelMacros Programming

All Excel users that would like to transform their models into something magical.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe ability to create and understand financial models is one of the most valued skills in business and finance today. Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Application (VBA) macros programming has been the dominant vehicle used by finance and corporate professionals in the preparation and utilization of the full range of financial models and other applications. However, as a result of the so called ‘95/5’ rule it can be concluded that 95% of Excel users probably only use a mere 5% of the program’s power.Most users know that they could be getting more out of Excel especially by using VBA which would result in them being able to build more flexible, dynamic and professional models. Unfortunately, this aspect of Excel and VBA often appears to be complex and intimidating. This intensive 5 day workshop starts with basics and progresses in a logical step-by-step manner to the more complex and rewarding tools needed to build more robust models that save time, reduce unnecessary human errors and customize applications that would be impossible to achieve with Excel alone. Every section is followed by a direct application related to the financial markets and financial issues. The emphasis will not however be on the financial side of the exercises – the full emphasis will be on the VBA programming side in order for delegates to apply these concepts in their own models – it is designed to give you the information you need without making you wade through cumbersome explanations and endless technical background.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1Establish professional set of skills for creating and understanding financial models through Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Application (VBA)

2Learn about complex and rewarding tools needed to build more robust models that save time, reduce unnecessary human errors and customize applications

3Gain an access to information you need without wading through cumbersome explanations and endless technical background for VBA

4 Understand how you can extract data automatically from sources other than Excel

5 Create custom functions and build your own Add-ins


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Delegates will need some basic knowledge of Excel but not of computer programming. Some of the topics that will be discussed include:

» Record a macro to set the Pivot Table structure » Record a set of macros to update databases » Customize your graph presentations using macros like synchronizing

two charts » Record a macro that will run other macros » Construct formulas in VBA using absolute and relative referencing » Automatically extract data from sources other than Excel » Controlling Visual Basic. » Loops » Creating custom functions and building your own Add-ins » Handling errors » Launching macros with events » Using the dialogue box » Creating custom forms

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CMA Certified Management Accountant part 1 REVIEW Course

The CMA is the globally recognized, advanced-level credential appropriate for accountants and financial professionals in business. Achieving the CMA demonstrates your professional expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics – skills that are in demand by organizations around the world. It is ideal for accountancy or financial professionals carrying out the following duties:

» Preparation of financial statements

» Financial planning & analysis » Monthly, quarterly, and year

end close » Auditing (external or internal) » Budget preparation & reporting » Manage general ledger and

balance sheets » Forecasting » Company investment decision

making » Costing analysis » Risk evaluation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

COURSE OVERVIEWOur in-person live review courses prepare students to pass both parts of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. The course material follows the Content Specification Outline (CSO) es-tablished by the IMA. We offer a comprehensive exam preparation program that includes all class materials and access to online practice tests. The course is module based, and sample exam questions are in-cluded in every module. While the primary focus of this course is to prepare individuals for the CMA exam, the course is also an excellent professional develop-ment tool for helping individuals advance their career in accounting, finance, or business management.

The CMA credential is one of the keys to greater career potential. Pursu-ing the CMA demonstrates the mastery of the critical accounting and fi-nancial management skills needed on the job today. Although not limited to, the main benefits of the program include:

» A globally recognized, advanced-level credential appropriate for ac-countants and professionals in business.

» Designation demonstrating your professional expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support and professional ethics – skills that are in demand by organizations around the world.

» A potential to expand your current position and standard for profes-sional excellence

» Based on 2013 IMA survey, professionals who hold CMA credential earn about 39,000 USD more than non-certified professionals.


5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Prepare you to pass Part 1 of the Certified Management

Accounting (CMA) exam.

2Increase your career potential and earnings; Based on Institute of Management Accountants 2015 annual salary survey, professionals who hold the CMA credential earn 63% more than non-cer tified professionals.

3Place you among an elite group of global professionals; the skills and topics covered in the review course are in demand by organizations around the world.

4 Learn from an instructor who has helped hundreds of people pass the CMA examination

5 Develop a peer network while learning in a group environment.

Review Course for CMA Part 1:The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam is organized into two parts, which can be taken in any order. Each exam part is four hours in length and includes 100 multiple-choice questions and two 30-minute essay questions. The two parts are: » Part 1: Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and Control

(FRPPC) » Part 2: Financial Decision Making (FDM)

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Content Specifica-tion Outline for the Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and Control exam consists of the following 5 sections: » Section A: External Financial Reporting Decisions (15% of the

exam) » Section B: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (30% of the exam) » Section C: Performance Management (20% of the exam) » Section D: Cost Management (20% of the exam) » Section E: Internal Controls (15% of the exam)

This 5-day course combines lectures, in-class discussions, quizzes, and exam simulations to prepare participants to pass the Part 1 exam.

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INVESTMENTS

CPESTM Certified Private Equity Specialist

Corporate analysts, private equity firms, bankers and financiers, account-ing and advisory firms, government bodies, family owned businesses, legal and regulatory consultants, originators of debt and equity funding, investment professionals.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe course covers private equity in depth, starting with the strategic framework, proceeding to evaluation of targets, company valuation and financing, the legal and regulatory framework, and the deal ex-ecution process. It concludes with assessment of post-investment value creation, and utilizes a number of real life case studies, in-cluding many in which the instructor has had personal involvement. Exercises are conducted in excel and group discussion.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Formulating and implementing the optimal business strategy to make a private equity investment succeed

2 Cultivating management traits endowing the skills and expertise to run the business successfully

3Evaluating the best options using appropriate decision making criteria including financial tools, such as appraisal techniques, relevant models, tax considerations, deal execution and value creation

4 Utilizing optimal methods of negotiating investment opportunities, deal structures and exit strategies

5 Constructing and funding an optimal private equity portfolio, considering investment allocation, returns and benchmarking

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Development of a profound understanding of the rationales for private equity investment, underlying strategies, participants and processes. Students will gain a thorough appreciation of the drivers behind private equity, as it translates into value creation (or not), through strategies and efficiencies. Crafting of financial forecasts and scenarios will impart real life experience to students.


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CPM™ Certified Portfolio Manager

» Portfolio managers » Trustees » Institutional investors » High Net Worth Individuals » Risk Managers » Wealth Managers » Fund of funds managers » Research analysts » CEO’s of asset management

companies » Directors of asset management

companies » Pension funds consultants » Private Clients Managers

» Finance ministry officials » Private equity and Venture Capital

managers » Hedge fund managers » Chief Financial Officers » Corporate lawyers » Financial journalists » Market commentators » Asset Management compliance

officers » Parliamentary representatives » Fund Accountants » Fund auditors

COURSE OVERVIEWThis five day intensive course offers an in-depth and practical analysis of the tools to assist portfolio managers and investors in making their decisions by shaping their in-depth understanding of investment; what worked and what didn’t and why. It will cover the seven most popular investment philosophies and the necessary tools to measure and monitor fund managers performance through 17 different risk measures. Understanding the meaning, application and use of these measures (and not just the formulas) is an important step towards monitoring portfolios effectively and will be fully covered through the use of Excel models and case studies. This highly practical course will lead you quickly from the basics through to the more advanced topics. You are required to bring your laptop.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Differentiate between the dynamics of the 7 basic investment philosophies

2 Measure risk in different ways using Excel models

3 Understand the role of investment professionals in creating and destroying capital

4 Evaluate the different measures of stress testing your managers

5 Understand the basic guidelines of valuation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

INVESTMENTS

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INVESTMENTS

CWMP™ Certified WealthManagement Professional

» Client Relationship managers in the finance industry » Wealth Managers » Private Bankers » Desk Heads » Investment Advisors » Retail Banking Relationship Managers

COURSE OVERVIEWCWMP combines the technical theory and know-how with the interpersonal skills required to be a successful Wealth Manager/Relationship Manager. This is a highly practical and interactive program designed to teach participants how to target prospective clients, establish trust, build long term relationships and develop powerful solutions for their client’s financial and personal needs. This program focuses on results and is practical and pragmatic – a true practitioner’s knowledge series.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Effectively communicating technical investment concepts to your client

2 Know how to build trust with your client

3 Know how to handle difficult situations and difficult clients

4 Improve your interpersonal skills and how to deal with different personality types

5 Know how to run a highly effective client meeting

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

» Understanding of investment theory including Asset Allocation, Port-folio Theory and diversification

» Knowledge of the key asset classes suitable for clients including equi-ties, bonds, alternatives

» Appreciation of macro-economic variables and how they impact a customer’s portfolio

» Appreciation of the different client personality types and how to build relationships with them

» Questioning and negotiation skills. How to discover what the client really wants


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MAS Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

Corporate bankers and financiers, corporate strategists and finance officers, legal and regulatory consultants, originators of debt and equity funding, compliance and credit professionals.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe course covers corporate mergers & acquisitions in depth, starting with strategic framework, proceeding to evaluation of targets, company valuation & financing, the legal & regulatory framework, & the deal execution process. It concludes with assessment of post-merger value creation, & utilizes a number of real life case studies, including many in which the instructor has had personal involvement, also in the MENA region. Exercises are conducted in excel & group discussion.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Strategy as a driver of M&A

2 Identifying targets likely to result in long-term success

3 Evaluating synergies – basis for acquisition initiatives

4 Achieving optimal capital structure for maximum value creation

5 Negotiating best terms

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

INVESTMENTS

Development of profound understanding of rationales for M&A activity, underlying strategies, participants & processes. Participants gain a thor-ough appreciation of the drivers behind M&A, as it translates into value creation (or not), through synergies & integration. Crafting of financial forecasts & scenarios imparts real life experience to participants, also with a regional focus.


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REIP Real Estate Investments Professional

» Real Estate Investment Managers

» Corporate financiers & Analysts » Portfolio managers » Investment bankers » CEO’s

» Financial advisors » Investment Managers » Hedge fund managers » Private equity managers » Family owned businesses » Senior managers

COURSE OVERVIEWThis workshop explores the activities involved in the acquisition of income producing assets. Investors considering a deal need to check all the possible assumptions about a deal. Buy-side deal activities covered in this workshop will appeal to both the corporate and financial buyer, by analysing and validating all the commercial, tax, legal, technical, environmental and financial assumptions being made in structuring a deal.Do you want to:

» diversify an overall asset base through the acquisition of real estate portfolios

» expand a real estate portfolio by investing globally » spread a portfolio’s market risk by purchasing properties in

another country or another market segment.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Learn how to identify and qualify potential property acquisitions.

2 Understand the intricacies of preparing a financial feasibility study.

3 Learn the legal implications of various structures and how to create a transaction structure which minimises costs and taxes.

4 Understand the major pitfalls that can occur while conducting due diligence.

5 Be able to confidently negotiate with a buyer and close the deal

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

» Identify where the growth is through acquisitions (income producing & development projects) in selected regional areas of Asia & Australia

» Uncover the key points in the financial analysis of proposals

» Review and implement a risk management framework for the purpose of identifying, quantifying & reporting project risks

» Develop and implement the transaction management framework from procurement to delivery outlining roles, responsibilities and key performance indicators

» Analyse feasibility modeling for large scale development and inter-pretation of the modeling indicators

» Outline the deal structuring and negotiation requirements and exam-ine specific legal documentation and terms

» Assess various property valuation methodologies and quantify the impact on valuation using various parameters

» Examine the different types of Due Diligences (DD) in the industry and the considerations that would go into the DD study for selected re-gional areas of Asian- based assets

» Outline the deal negotiation issues to be aware of during the acquisi-tion process

» Outline potential strategies to close the deal


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CVM Company Valuation Modelling

» Corporate financiers » Portfolio managers » Research analysts » Investment bankers » CEO’s » Board members » Financial advisors » Hedge fund managers » Private equity managers » Transactors

» Trustees » Venture capitalists » Risk controller » Strategic planners » Corporate lawyers » Compliance officers » Senior managers » Corporate accountants » Auditors

COURSE OVERVIEWIn real life, the main challenge in valuing different entities is the ability to understand and quantify the various inputs. If the inputs are nonsensical, the valuation output will unquestionably be nonsensical. For this reason, a large section of this course is devoted to understanding and modeling valuation inputs including adjustments to financial statements. This intensive five-days workshop offers in-depth and practical analysis of the different valuation techniques that can be used to value different entities. It will also examine the use of real options modeling that are used to value patents, contracts, natural resources and for various other applications. The workshop will focus on the framework that can be used to pick the right model for any task and it will also extensively expose delegates to the modeling of various real life valuation cases.Companies are valued for the purposes of investment, mergers and acquisitions or as part of internal measures of financial control. There are many different approaches to the valuation of companies and it is paramount to know when and how to apply what method. It is also essential to understand that company valuation is not an absolute science but also based on interpretation and judgment. In the broadest possible terms, firms or assets can be valued in one of four ways: asset based valuation approaches, discounted cash flow valuation approaches, relative valuation approaches and option pricing approaches. The concepts and models taught are designed to be of practical benefit to attendees and are immediately usable in the workplace. This highly practical course will lead you quickly from the basics through the more advanced valuation methodologies and modeling techniques. The hundreds of participants who attended this course in different parts of the world indicate that they gained valuable knowledge and experience that will greatly assist them in their careers.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Understand all inputs into the various valuation models

2 Build your own sensitivity analysis within your models

3 Evaluate the outcome of different valuation techniques

4 Discover the difference in treatment between valuing companies, properties and patents

5 Structure your models according to your specifications and work through the 25 Excel exercises and 5 case studies

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

INVESTMENTS

Attend this course and address fundamental questions like: » How to calculate the cost of capital that a business should cover? » Why is there a need to adjust the accounting records? » What is the true meaning of normalized free cash flows? » How do employee options affect valuation? » How to calculate capitalizations rates in valuing properties? » How to model the control premiums and liquidity discounts in private

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CCB Certificate in Corporate Banking

» Corporate banking relationship managers » corporate financiers » loan syndication personnel » debt and equity originators » structured financiers » treasury professionals

COURSE OVERVIEWThe course examines the objectives of the firm, and strategies to achieve them, from business and financing perspectives. Capital structure optimization is assessed in various ways, involving differ-ent mixes of debt and equity. This entails identifying the appropri-ate cost of capital and utilizing valuation techniques.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1Gain core knowledge on setting core objectives of the firm, strategies in achieving goals from both business and financing perspectives.

2Develop a deep understanding of company business and financial strategies, in pursuit of maximizing the value of the firm in a responsible way

3 Demonstrate expertise in cash flow and other valuation techniques.

4 Learn about management of risks and off Balance-sheet exposures

5 Gain 35 NASBA Credits.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

To develop a deep understanding of company business and financial strategies, in pursuit of maximizing the value of the firm in a responsible way. To appreciate the proper balance between risk and reward in capital structure and other investment decisions.


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CPFS™ Certified Project Finance Specialist

This programme will be relevant to a range of participants who are involved in the evaluation and/or structuring of large scale Project Finance transactions including:

» Credit risk analysts reviewing Project Finance transactions and/ or companies actively involved in Project Finance

» Corporate Banking Relationship Managers » Equity Investors » Project Finance engineers » Lawyers and other professional advisers » Government officers involved in the development of policy for PPP

projects » Fund Managers investing in Infrastructure projects, whether in the

form of debt and/or equity

COURSE OVERVIEWThis five day intensive course offers an in-depth and practical analysis of the tools to assist portfolio managers and investors in making their decisions by shaping their in-depth understanding of investment; what worked and what didn’t and why. It will cover the seven most popular investment philosophies and the necessary tools to measure and monitor fund managers performance through 17 different risk measures. Understanding the meaning, application and use of these measures (and not just the formulas) is an important step towards monitoring portfolios effectively and will be fully covered through the use of Excel models and case studies. This highly practical course will lead you quickly from the basics through to the more advanced topics. You are required to bring your laptop.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Understand how and when Project Finance can be used

2Evaluate the key costs and projected cashflows in a project appraisal as a basis for determining the capital structure of project financings

3Evaluate the risks associated with a project as a basis for assessing an optimal allocation of those risks to the project stakeholders

4 Review and interpret the project financial model

5 Assess the most appropriate financing structure for a project

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CTFSTM Certified Trade Finance Specialist

This course is designed for both small and large merchants alike. However any manager involved in trade finance who prices deals, establishes con-tracts, manages accounts receivables or plans cash flow would benefit from this course. In addition, bankers who deal with merchants directly by selling them financial advice and strategies or are looking to under-stand the various options used in trade finance as well as controlling risk auditing processes will benefit from this course substantially.

COURSE OVERVIEWKey areas of banking include merchant and investment banking valuation and structured finance / treasury, liquidity risk, counterparty and credit risk and regulatory reporting. Martin has a good knowledge of spot complex markets including FX, Rates, Commodities. He has a sound understanding of trade finance, operational & limit control, credit risk, capital management, the quantification of exposure using parametric methods that are able to furnish financial institutions with Value at Risk numbers. He is skilled in end-to-end process design from the front to the back office using techniques such as six-sigma and has a background in information technology which allows him to build bespoke RDBMS for distributed facilities, reporting, custom dashboards or other more advanced services.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Membership to the only professional body recognized by the AACSB, the world’s leading collection of business schools

2 Up to 18 months membership to the IAFM professional body

3 Access to the IABFM network and body of information online

4 Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Latin America

5Access to the IAFM journal published online Gold Embossed Certificate with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Financial Management

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

There are very few workshops covering trade finance from both inside and outside the bank however it is an ideal opportunity for account man-agers to gain an understand of the economic needs of counterparties and for clients to capture what facilities are available to them. This workshop is designed to cover these internal and external aspects of trade finance to drive benefits:

» Improve product alignment to client economic need. » Learn about the risk a bank faces in offering trade finance facilities. » Reduce miss selling errors. » Learn about the step by step process for standard facilities. » Gain insight into how financing trade assists firms reduce cash flow

volatility & look at supply chain financing solutions. » UCP 600 completely investigated and its implications. » Commodities finance covered in detail, from asset swaps to more ex-

otic deal structures. » Highly practical workshop full of daily case studies. » Lots of take away reading material and presentations in softcopy. » Post workshop support.


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AML&FP Anti Money Laundering & Fraud Prevention

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1The process of Money Laundering, measures against money laundering and initiatives taken by various organizations to combat terrorism.

2 Understand the implications and penalties for non-compliance with Anti-Money Laundering legislations

3 Differences between fraud deterrence and detection

4 Due diligence measures undertaken by financial institutions to deter money laundering and Fraud.

5 Understand some of the other “hot spots” in Financial Crime.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


Everyone involved in the global financial services industry (as a provider, business Owner , Senior Management, user, AML/ Compliance Professionals, Risk Managers, Fraud Officers, Auditors, Consultants, Analysts, Lawyers, accountants, regulator or advisor of product/services, marketplace/exchange) would benefit from this course, and for all the following:

» Supervisory Agencies » Central Banks » Financial Institutions » Commercial Banks » Investment Banks » Housing Societies/Thrifts » Mutual Funds » Brokerage Houses » Stock Exchanges » Derivatives Exchanges » Insurance Companies » Multinational Corporations » Accountancy Firms

Certificate of attendance from LEORON.

COURSE OVERVIEWMoney laundering , Fraud and its prevention continue to hold high profile with regulators and firms alike. Non-compliance with an-ti-money laundering requirements can cause both significant rep-utational damage and penalties for organizations, As one threat is countered, another emerges. A strategic approach to the man-agement of fraud, one that involves training is essential to success. meaning appropriate training for AML/ FP professionals is essential. Understanding the threats, where they come from and what can be done to minimize their impact is fundamental to the management of risk and this course can make a positive contribution.

Professionals working in money laundering, and fraud prevention already understand the benefits of, and regulatory requirements for, training in this area. Each member of staff, regardless of posi-tion, has a role to fulfil in safeguarding the reputation of their firm and minimizing the threat. So it is vital that all be fully trained with the necessary skills and knowledge. This course can help meet that requirement.Discover what you can do to protect your organization/company from fraud. Learn about management’s responsibilities for pre-venting fraud and effective internal controls to aid in this effort. This course will take you further into leading techniques to manage the risk of fraud and cut its ongoing cost for all types of entities.

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CAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 CAMS helps you excel in your current position, makes you more productive and valuable

2 CAMS provides professional growth opportunities and will position you as a leader in the AML

3CAMS certified professionals make more money - CAMS-certified AML professionals out-earn their non-certified peers by 14%.

4CAMS is recognized as the benchmark of AML certifications by regulatory agencies and throughout the financial services industry;

5 CAMS can help your company minimize risk.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) creden-tial is considered the gold standard in AML certifications and is in-ternationally recognized by private institutions, governments and law enforcement throughout the world.

» Anti-Money Laundering Officers » Compliance Officers » Government Regulators » Law Enforcement/Intelligence Agents » Internal & External Auditors » Intelligence Officers » Risk Management Specialists » Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants » Investment Advisors » Real Estate Compliance Specialists » Consultants

From: » Banking » Government » Securities Broker/Dealers » Money Services Businesses » Insurance Companies » Accounting and Law Firms » Gaming Organizations » Credit, Debit & Pre-Paid Card Companies » Real Estate Agencies » Jewelry and Precious Metals Dealers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


» Increase their professional value through better understanding of financial crime detection and prevention techniques

» Protect their institution from money laundering threats and minimize financial crime risks

» Meet mandated AML training requirements through preparation and study

» Prove their AML expertise to examiners and regulators

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CCRP™ Certified Credit Risk Professional

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Understand the key drivers for credit loss in corporate portfolios

2 Look at Counterparty Risk requirements of the trading book

3 Best Practice Approaches for credit risk restructures

4 Understand how to model concentration risk

5 Learn about sovereign risk and country risk

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


The course is ideal for risk practitioners from many walks of life including Compliance

» Auditors » Business Continuity Staff » Regulatory reporting teams » Heads of credit risk » Credit risk directors » Credit risk managers » Credit risk specialists/professionals » Heads of risk / risk managers » Business continuity » Risk managers as well as risk modelers who have to quantify credit risk

as part of their daily duties.

Successful completion of this course makes you a CCRP™ Certfied Credit Risk Professional. You can use the designation CCRP™ on your business card and resume.

» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body » Access to the IABFM network and body of information online » Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle

East and Latin America » Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed

Certificate with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Financial Management)

COURSE OVERVIEWKey areas of banking include corporate, investment banking (pri-vate equity, valuation and structured finance /treasury. Martin has also worked with spot complex markets including carbon commod-ities and investment bonds. He has a sound understanding of proj-ect finance, operational risk, credit risk, capital management, the quantification of exposure using parametric methods that are able to furnish the financial institution with a Value at Risk number. He is skilled in end-to-end process design from the front to the back of-fice using techniques such as six-sigma and has a background in in-formation technology which allows him to build bespoke RDBMS for distributed facilities, reporting, custom dashboards or other more advanced services. He publishes a very popular journal at http://causalcapital.blogspot.com

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CERS™ Certified Enterprise Risk Specialist

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Learn about enterprise risk management procedures that are essential to assess and mitigate risks associated with specific businesses.

2 Discover the significance of risk management as a corporate strategy to achieve and maintain business resilience

3 Learn best practices on enterprise risk management applications

4Respond appropriately to any violations. Corrective actions may require modifying the compliance standards and procedures as well as implementing additional preventative measures.

5 Promote and consistently enforce standards.

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COURSE OVERVIEWThis program has been evolved from taking the best risk compo-nents of many functioning risk systems that have been bedded down in banks, insurance companies, manufacturing firms and mining businesses. The comprehensive nature of the program alone ensures there is something for anyone who works in the en-terprise risk space.

» Executive management » Senior management » Risk professionals » Auditors » Compliance units

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


» 18 months of Post Workshop Support provided directly by Mr. Martin Davies

» 2000 pages additional reading materials provided in soft copy on the course

» CERS designation with your name as MIABFM (Member of the Inter-national Academy of

» Business Financial Management) » Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body » Access to the IABFM network and body of information online » Access to the IABFM journal published online » 35 CPE Credits issued by NASBA

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CGRC Certified Training Program in Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Identifying and assessing high impact rewards, risks, and compliance requirements

2How to integrate the various GRC activities in your organization into one integrated GRC capability (e.g. audit, legal, human resources, IT, compliance, risk management, ethics, the boards, etc…).

3 How to explain the benefits of an integrated GRC capability to management and the board of directors

4 How to develop and implement a GRC strategic plan and get started setting up your GRC capability

5Knowledge and information necessary to pass the GRC Professional certification exam and obtain individual certification in GRC as part of the course

COURSE OVERVIEWIn today’s complex global business environment, having a transparent view of information and a coordinated approach to the governance, management and assurance of performance, risk and compliance is critical to success. Organizations that understand and apply the principles of integrated governance, risk management and compliance (GRC), in both processes and technology, have a real competitive advantage. They improve their ability to make well-informed strategic decisions and are better able to respond with agility and speed to threats and opportunities that arise. These organizations are more profitable and sustain the challenges of business by following the practice of being a Principled Performer, an organization that reliably achieves its objectives, while managing uncertainty and acting with integrity.The objective of this seminar is to provide attendees with the knowledge necessary to effectively design and enhance integrated GRC activities across the organization based on established GRC standards from OECG, the organization that defined GRC and is the only international framework model related to GRC. At the heart of the seminar is the OCEG GRC Capability Model. Although various standards and frameworks exist to address discrete portions of governance, risk management and compliance issues, the OCEG GRC Capability Model is the only open standard that provides comprehensive and detailed practices for building and implementing an integrated GRC capability. This GRC capability incorporates the various departments in an organization charged with the major activities into an integrated GRC capability (e.g. audit, legal, human resources, IT, compliance, risk management, ethics, the boards, etc…).This five-day course, that provides 35 hours of CPE, enables participants to effectively design and enhance GRC activities within any organization based on established, internationally recognized GRC standards, and effectively audit the GRC capability. This program also prepares participants to enhance their professional credentials by taking the GRC Professional certification exam as part of the course, offered by OCEG, and the GRC Audit certification. Participants will have the opportunity to walk away from the course not only with the knowledge and tools to develop a GRC capability, but also individual certifications as a GRC Professional and GRC Audit.

» Internal auditors » Compliance professionals » Governance professionals » Risk management professionals » GRC professionals » Legal professionals » IT professionals dealing with GRC » Managers responsible for GRC activities » Executives and board members

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


» Gain recognition and respect by obtaining a GRC Professional and GRC Auditor certification, backed by the leading international GRC organization.

» Become familiar with how to implement the only international framework for developing and implementing an integrated GRC capability in an organization.

» Know how to explain the benefits of GRC to your management and board of directors.

» Network with a leading international GRC expert, who is also an author of the OCEG GRC Capability Framework.

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CIA® 1and2 Certified Internal Auditor® - Part 1 & 2

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Build a solid foundation.

2 Increase your earning potential by as much as 40%

3 Significant opportunity in career growth

4 Improve your internal audit skills and knowledge

5 Build confidence in your knowledge of the profession

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a profes-sional advantage for auditors at all stages of their careers, including:

» chief audit executives, » audit managers » audit staff » risk management staff

» Distinguish you from your peers. » Demonstrate your proficiency with internal staff and external clients. » Develop your knowledge of best practices in the industry. » Demonstrate your proficiency and professionalism. » Lay a foundation for continued improvement and advancement.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe IIA’s CIA Learning System Program is designed to expand your internal audit knowledge, build confidence for addressing today’s internal audit challenges, and prepare you for the Certified Inter-nal Auditor (CIA) exam. The program, consisting of three courses, utilizes The Institute of Internal Auditors CIA Learning System. This certificate program will provide you with an in-depth review of the global CIA exam syllabus and materials included in The IIA’s CIA Learning System.

The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a premier quality CIA review course designed to meet the unique needs of busy internal audit profes-sionals. Developed under the guidance of CIA-certified subject matter experts, this program will provide you with the tools neces-sary to successfully prepare for the CIA exam in the time frame that best suits you.

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CIA® 3 Certified Internal Auditor® - Part 3

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Build a solid foundation.

2 Increase your earning potential by as much as 40%

3 Significant opportunity in career growth

4 Improve your internal audit skills and knowledge

5 Build confidence in your knowledge of the profession

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a profes-sional advantage for auditors at all stages of their careers, including:

» chief audit executives, » audit managers » audit staff » risk management staff

» Distinguish you from your peers. » Demonstrate your proficiency with internal staff and external clients. » Develop your knowledge of best practices in the industry. » Demonstrate your proficiency and professionalism. » Lay a foundation for continued improvement and advancement.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe IIA’s CIA Learning System Program is designed to expand your internal audit knowledge, build confidence for addressing today’s internal audit challenges, and prepare you for the Certified Inter-nal Auditor (CIA) exam. The program, consisting of three courses, utilizes The Institute of Internal Auditors CIA Learning System. This certificate program will provide you with an in-depth review of the global CIA exam syllabus and materials included in The IIA’s CIA Learning System.

The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a premier quality CIA review course designed to meet the unique needs of busy internal audit profes-sionals. Developed under the guidance of CIA-certified subject matter experts, this program will provide you with the tools neces-sary to successfully prepare for the CIA exam in the time frame that best suits you.

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CMRP™ Certified Market Risk Professional

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Be able to build a complete risk framework for Counterparty and Market Risk.

2 Understand the trends and new regulations for market, counterparty and ALM.

3 Apply the risk framework to stress testing.

4 Learn how to manage risks that arise due to mismatches between the assets and liabilities.

5 Gain insights into specific risk treatments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


» Corporate Treasury Managers in banks and corporations » Risk Managers/Analysts » Finance Directors » Financial Controllers » Finance Managers » Accountants » Dealers » Market Risk Staff » Brokers » Internal Auditors

Successful completion of this course makes you a CMRP™ Certified Market Risk Professional. You can use the designation CMRP™ on your business card and resume.




COURSE OVERVIEWBy attending this interactive course the attendants will extend their knowledge on how to deal with all aspects of Market Risk:Counterparty market risk frameworks, Tools for measuring market risk, Different methods of VaR, Back testing Market Risk, Report-ing Market Risk, Applied Transfer Pricing, OIS/Discounting, Pricing Credit CVA&ALM, Basel III, Liquidity Risk, ALCO&ALM Foundations, ALCO Report Market risk and volatility, Stress testing, Stress sce-narios, Modeling concentration risk, Specific risk Treatments Mod-eling Volatility and more...

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CORP™ Certified OperationalRisk Professional

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Establish an integrated risk framework for operational risk.

2 Quantify and model operational risk.

3 Develop systems for Key Risk Indicators.

4 Unravel risk appetite.

5 Build leading operational risk reports.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


» Operational Risk Directors / Heads » Operational Risk Managers » Operational Risk Specialists / Professionals » Auditors / Regulatory Reporting Teams » Risk Management Directors / Heads » Risk Management Specialists / Professionals » Business Continuity Staff

Successful completion of this course makes you a CORP™ Certied Operational Risk Professional. You can use the designation CORP™ on your business card and resume.




COURSE OVERVIEWKey areas of banking include corporate, investment banking (private equity, valuation and structured finance/ treasury. Martin has also worked with spot complex markets including carbon commodities and investment bonds. He has a sound understanding of project finance, operational risk, credit risk, capital management, the quantification of exposure using parametric methods that are able to furnish the financial institution with a Value at Risk number. He is skilled in end-to-end process design from the front to the back office using techniques such as six-sigma and has a background in information technology which allows him to build bespoke RDBMS for distributed facilities, reporting, custom dashboards or other more advanced services. He publishes a very popular journal at http://causalcapital.blogspot.comThe certified operational risk course is a five day intensive workshop which deals with all aspects of measuring and managing operational risk. Some of the key areas include | Business Continuity | Basel II Regulation | ISO 31000 | Bayesian approaches for quantifying exposure | COSO explained | Extreme Value Theory | Scenario Analysis | How to build an effective scorecard for operational risk and much more.

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CRBA™ Certified Risk Based Auditor

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Learn risk management principles and the difference between the various risk management frameworks

2 Identify the highest risks to your organization meeting its objectives

3 Gain an understanding of the Risk-Based Internal Audit Framework and how to apply it at your organization

4Develop a truly risk-based internal audit plan, not just risk rank an audit universe based on something other than organizational objectives

5 Understand how to apply a risk-based approach at the audit engagement level

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


» Internal auditors » Internal audit seniors » Internal audit managers » Internal audit directors » Chief Audit Executives » Risk management professionals » Risk managers

At the end of the training course, participants will take an exam to prove their understanding of the information from the training. Upon success-ful completion of the exam, they will become Certified Risk Based Audi-tors (CRBA), a professional individual certification backed by the Interna-tional Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM).

COURSE OVERVIEWRisk based internal auditing is about identifying the key objectives of an organization and selecting the tops risks threating the attainment of those objectives. This course enables participants to effectively identify the top objectives and risks in their organizations to provide input on developing a risk based internal audit plan. We discuss risk management basics on how to identify, assess, evaluate, mitigate and monitor risks; to aid in understanding risk management principles necessary to perform risk based audits. Differences between traditional internal auditing and how to audit using a risk-based approach are discussed.Through lectures and practical group interaction, discussions, and exercises, participants will develop the skills necessary to effectively plan and perform risk based internal auditing at their organization.

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CRS™ Certified Risk Specialist

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Maps, and GRC Governance, Risk & Compliance approach;

2 Work within International Risk Management regulations, Risk culture; Comprehend Risk appetite and Risk tolerance;

3 Measure and model Operational Risk;

4 Understand the coordination between Credit Risk and Liquidity Risk; Develop their models;

5 Understand and assess Market Risk.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is suitable for many different types of risk analysts, managers and audit staff. It covers the entire risk management landscape drawing on different aspects of risk and delivers complex topics in an easy to understand manner:

» Corporate treasury Managers in banks & corporations

» Risk Managers/Analysts » Finance Directors » Financial Controllers » Finance Managers » Accountants

» Dealers » Operational Risk Staff » Market Risk Staff » Brokers » Internal Auditors » External Auditors

Plus anyone who is responsible for analyzing company financial risk and dealing with the various risk exposures that may affect their organization.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis IABFM-certified course provides participants with in-depth knowledge and up-to-date advice on best practices in risk measurement and management activities in business organizations. In addition to its focus on the most crucial risk terminologies and practicalities such as ERM, risk maps and risk-based decisions, the course covers the main types of risk faced nowadays by most business organizations such as operational risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. Using interactive tasks and real life case studies, the course also enables participants to apply the knowledge they will learn about risk measurement and management in designing effective ERM frameworks, devising comprehensive risk maps and making successful risk-based decisions which coincide with their company’s risk culture, appetite and tolerance. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to work in teams to analyze comprehensive cases, solve practical problems and apply the concepts learnt to real world scenarios in a comprehensive risk management context. Overall, this course aims to communicate complex concepts and sophisticated techniques of risk planning, measurement, management, reporting and disclosure in a truly interesting but highly effective way.

RISK&AUDIT


Successful completion of this course makes you a CRS™ Certified Risk Specialist. You can use the official CRS™ designation on your business card and resume.

» » Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body » » Access to the IABFM network and body of information online » » Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Mid-

dle East and Latin America » » Access to the IABFM journal published online » » Gold Embossed Certificate with your name and designation as MI-

ABFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Finan-cial Management)

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FA&FM Forensic Auditing& Fraud Management

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS1 Skills for Forensic Investigations

2 Detect of risk and red flags

3 Analyse documents and Data

4 Identify indicators of illegal activity in the bank records

5 Interpret basic bank records

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?


» Audit Managers, » Internal Auditors, » External Auditors, » Accountants, » Risk Managers, » Fraud Officers,

» Identify the key indicators which indicate that a forensic audit may be necessary

» Investigate allegations of fraudulent activities reported by employees or business associates, includ-ing proper interview techniques.

» Identify the Key “Fraud Strategies” uses to mislead potential investors or regulators

» Staff the forensic audit team. » Protect potential forensic evidence. » Develop the right forensic tests to detect the potential for fraud to

exist in financial statements » How to determine if fraudulent activities are occurring in your

organization » Gather the proper evidence to support litigation if necessary. » Develop proper forensic exhibits

COURSE OVERVIEWVirtually every entity suffers from fraud, though management might not know it. With fraud costing entities an estimated five percent of their annual revenues, organizations lacking proactive fraud prevention measures are the most at risk. This course will show you why traditional internal controls can be ineffective in preventing many frauds and how to combat fraud more effectively and economically.Occupational fraud is a significant threat to any organisation. Those organisations which employ fewer anti-fraud controls are more vulnerable to fraud. Nearly half of victim organisations do not recover any losses they suffer due to fraud.Discover what you can do to protect your organisation/company from fraud. Learn about management’s responsibilities for preventing fraud and effective internal controls to aid in this effort. This course will take you further into leading techniques to manage the risk of fraud and cut its ongoing cost for all types of entities. Forensic auditing provides an investigation methodology and accounting analysis that is suitable to the court which will form the basis for discussion, debate and ultimately dispute resolution. This course concentrates on practical advice in the fight against fraud, with focus sessions on deterrence, data mining and interviewing in a stressed environment. It provides an incisive analysis of how fraud occurs within an organisation and explains the latest techniques for fighting it.

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Corporate Talent Diagnostics

Competency Assessments

Training Needs Analysis

Individual Development Plans

Developing Annual Training Plans

EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS

The PMI logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

LEORON Professional Development Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org No. 60596

APPROVED BY

Leoron is an HR Certification Institute Approved Provider. As part of our increasing efforts to providing high-quality continuing professional education, Leoron Professional Development Institute offers training courses that earn HRCI CE recertification credits to HR professionals that are holders of PHR, SPHR and GPHR designations.

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LEORON Group+389 2 329 8411Str. 20, No 82, Cucer - Sandevo1000 Skopje, MKD

DUBAIUNITED ARAB EMIRATES

RIYADHKINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

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ABU DHABIUNITED ARAB EMIRATES

LEORON Prospectus 2016 Finance

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